OSHA Inspection: EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2040.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S)) (STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S))   a) 5169 Pelican Drive, Atlanta GA., Main entrance by TRC Office & 3-M area loading door: Employees were exposed to shock hazards from live electric boxes that did not have covers attached

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) 5169 Pelican Drive, Atlanta GA. - Breakroom : Employees are exposed to burn and smoke hazards while eating lunch and taking breaks due to the fire exit not being clearly marked because the exit sign had been removed from above the exit door.

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   a) 5169 Pelican Drive, Atlanta GA., 3-M Area: Employees are exposed to skin and Eye irritation from substances such as Meguiar's Detailer, All-purpose cleaner, and Meguiar's Detailer, silicone free dressing.

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a) 5169 Pelican Drive, Atlanta GA. - Breakroom : Numerous fire extinguishers throughout the warehouse were either not mounted or marked;       1. Fire extinguisher not hung or marked Break Room      2. No marking to identify the fire extinguisher at the 3-M Area in the warehouse      3. Un-mounted Fire Extinguisher at the middle front of the Warehouse      4. Un-identified and Un-hung fire extinguishers warehouse      5. Un-identified fire extinguisher between roll-up doors on north side of the building      6. Un-identified fire extinguisher next to exit door on north side of the building